Question

The term of office of the Judges of the International Court of Justice is

• A. 9 years
• B. 6 years
• C. 10 years
• D. 5 years

Hint:

Staggered elections: 5 judges retire every 3 years.
Total judges: 15.
Term: 9 years.
Remembering these three interconnected numbers (15 judges, 9-year term, 1/3rd elected every 3 years) is highly helpful.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Step 1: About the ICJ.
The International Court of Justice (ICJ), the principal judicial organ of the UN, is composed of 15 judges.
Step 2: Term of office.
Under Article 13 of the ICJ Statute, judges are elected for a term of 9 years and may be re-elected. Elections are staggered so that five judges are replaced every three years.
Step 3: Eliminate wrong options.
Terms of 6, 10, and 5 years are incorrect; the statute clearly fixes 9 years.
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